You Can Prevent Kidney Stones Naturally

August 31, 2009 by Maddy  
Filed under Healthy Body

Around half a million individuals suffer from kidney stones. They range from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a pearl. In most cases, the body can dispel it naturally, but it causes immense pain. Caucasian males between the ages of 30-50 are most likely to get kidney stones. Here are some tips to prevent kidney stones naturally.

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Tips To Preventing Kidney Stones Naturally

  1. Drink Lots of Water – Whatever you do, the most important thing to do is drink lots of water and then drim some more water. A study has shown that those people who drink more than 2.5 liters a day had a 40% decrease in the chance of getting a kidney stone in their life.
  2. Reduce Your Intake of Meat – Animal protein increases your risk of developing kidney stones. It is best to consume meatless meals and fish.
  3. Eat Foods That are High in Potassium and Magnesium – Having a good supply of potassium and magnesium in your diet greatly reduces the chances of developing kidney stones later in life.
  4. Stay Away from Grapefruit Juice and Soda – For some reason these two drinks increases the risk of kidney stones so limit your consumption or abstain completely.